Is it really that hard to get people dancing? Got an event coming shortly, main set. I'm thinking of the worst thing that can happen which is no one dancing.

Really, how difficult is it to get them to dance? Are there crowds that are 'tough' like when a comedian's jokes are not laughed at?

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Fraid so. Probably not what you want to hear right now, but let me put it another way - if no one dances, the chances are it's not because you suck, so don't worry if they don't. Hopefully if it's a peak-time set then they should have enough drink in them to get them to move, but don't be surprised if the floor clears every now and again while people run off for drinks.

Obviously try your best to get them moving, but don't be too hard on yourself if you find it difficult.

What kind of event is it - club? bar? house party? outdoor rave? big? small?

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in my three years playing out, i have had two events where people weren't dancing.

In my experience djing hip hop, music selection has a bit to do with whether or not people wanna dance...no matter how talented you are...people don't appreciate a dj if he is not playing "good" music. But see, edm is different. EDM lovers are more open minded about what they listen and dance to. therefore, i guess what i am trying to say is don't worry and have fun....you can't really satisfy everyone.

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the worst thing that happens when no one dances, is no one stays on the dancefloor, and thus the club looks empty and people who are thinking about entering decide to leave

vicious cycle

the majority of people even if they think they care about the music, really don't give a shit. most people are there to flirt, show off, or get wasted and high, probably a combination of all of those.

There could be several reasons people don't dance:

1. They are tired
2. They want to wallflower and just chill
3. They are too embarassed to dance. So they either A. Don't dance at all B. Get wasted then dance or C. wait until it gets crowded so nobody can see their embarassing dance moves
4. They are watching other people dance
5. It's too crowded
6. They are watching other dancer(breakdancer, poppers, glowstick ravers, etc.)
7. They don't know how to dance
8. The old guy in the Hawaiian shirt is coming on to her/him
9. They are getting drunk
10. Try to pick up a girl
11. Try to plug in those tricky earplugs(that's me)
12. They are watching the go-go dancers(Mmm)
13. The stupid ring acrobat has to have the floor cleared to perform

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Originally posted by dj_alfi change your avatar for fucks sake.

I always prefer to play later in the night... More alcohol and other substances have been consumed.

It's always the way...

It all depends on when you play sometimes I think. I once played a set where my intention was for everyone to relax and just chill out for a bit. I was playing at 11 and the guy and girl who opened up were banging out drum n bass as the opening slot. So as soon as they were done I started my set at 126 and played groovy tracks in the minimal/tech house genres. While no one was really dancing I saw a lot of people just laying back, sitting down, or talking while their heads were bobbing. And when it was over, a lot of people said it was great and just what they wanted to hear. So don't worry about if people will dance or not because sometimes they'd rather wait till later on in the night so not to tire themselves out too quickly.

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Originally posted by spdandpwr EDM lovers are more open minded about what they listen and dance to.

I would have to disagree with that, strongly.

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havent had a problem getting anyone to dance- pretty easy in fact


play good songs that make people want to dance... and in my experience.. they will

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the worst thing that happens when no one dances, is no one stays on the dancefloor, and thus the club looks empty and people who are thinking about entering decide to leave

a-fucking-men

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havent had a problem getting anyone to dance- pretty easy in fact play good songs that make people want to dance... and in my experience.. they will

yeah exactly, it's really not rocket science

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Originally posted by Stu Cox Fraid so. Probably not what you want to hear right now, but let me put it another way - if no one dances, the chances are it's not because you suck, so don't worry if they don't. Hopefully if it's a peak-time set then they should have enough drink in them to get them to move, but don't be surprised if the floor clears every now and again while people run off for drinks. Obviously try your best to get them moving, but don't be too hard on yourself if you find it difficult. What kind of event is it - club? bar? house party? outdoor rave? big? small?

My set is peak time (first peak slot ever)

It is a club/bar party (self promoted) somewhat small right now, as I don't have a large following.

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